Topic: Around Here
History Lives Here
Written on March 1, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sandy Strehlou from the Town of Friday Historic Preservation Board shares this announcement… Hello Everyone: Every May we celebrate local history on each of the ferry-served islands. If you or your organization or business would like to participate, now is the time to get on the calendar and start organizing. The San Juan Islands Visitors Continue Reading
Easter Island Expedition
Written on February 29, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Island resident Captain Lynn Danaher is coordinating a very special trip and expedition to Easter Island May 1 – 11 2016. All the significant archaeological sites will be explored in depth as well as several lesser sites that most visitors to Easter Island never get to visit. Field work will be performed relative to Continue Reading
St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza
Written on February 29, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza and Hawaiian Getaway Tickets on Sale Now! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 12 when Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor holds its 18th annual, ever popular, St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza at the San Juan Island Yacht Club. Tickets are on sale now at Spa d Bune and The Toy Box for the Continue Reading
Newest Calf – J55 Missing
Written on February 29, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sad news from the Center for Whale Research… “After an extended encounter with all members of J-pod on February 25, 2016, Center for Whale Research reluctantly announces that the newest member, designated J55, is missing and presumed dead,” said senior scientist Kenneth Balcomb. J55 was first documented by NOAA Fisheries killer whale researchers on January Continue Reading
Crowdfunding Workshop offered by the San Juan County EDC
Written on February 29, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Crowdfunding is an exciting way for entrepreneurs to ask for monetary pledges from individuals using online services like Kickstarter. Learn how to procure money for your business through crowdfunding during an informative workshop offered by the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) on Thursday, March 17th from 9:30-11:30am at the Orcas Island Public Library. Continue Reading
Library Art Show – Life with animals and pets
Written on February 27, 2016 at 9:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Everyone is welcome – enjoy participating in bringing your art to the library! The subject is the animals and pets we live with here on San Juan Island. Please bring your ready-to-hang art to the SJI Public Library on Saturday, April 2, between 10:00 am and noon. Questions? 370-5814
24-Hour Young Filmmakers’ Experience
Written on February 27, 2016 at 9:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Students: Can you create a 3-minute short film in 24 hours? Bring your phones, tablets & cameras and get creative! Saturday & Sunday, March 5 & 6, 2016 at the STEM Center at Friday Harbor High School 11:00 AM on Saturday, and Noon on Sunday Click the poster above for more information.
Rumor Mill Open Mic Night
Written on February 27, 2016 at 9:10 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Bring your talents to the Rumor Mill on Wednesday, March 2nd. Open mic night will be available to all the secret stars out there. Bring your friends, have a drink or dinner, and sing your heart out. Everyone is welcome. Open mic will begin at 6:30. For more information, call 378-5555.
FHHS Winter Sports Awards
Written on February 27, 2016 at 9:05 am, by Brook Ashcraft
The Friday Harbor High School Winter Sports awards will be held at 7:00 pm in the Turnbull Gym on March 10th. This event was previously scheduled for March 8th. Come support your children, neighbors, friends, or family. All of these young athletes worked incredibly hard this season and we could not be more proud of their Continue Reading
Read Across America
Written on February 27, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate Read Across America with a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party at San Juan Island Library on Thursday, March 3 The Dr. Seuss Birthday Party will begin at 3:15 PM in the Library’s main salon area. The free event is to celebrate the national literacy and awareness initiative, Read Across America. In addition to a special Continue Reading
Wise Self Counseling
Written on February 26, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rosa Blair is back on the island and she wants you to know about the new counseling services she is offering. Here she is with the scoop… Rosa Blair, a San Juan Island native, has returned to serve her community as a licensed counselor and in private practice. You may know her as a landscaper, Continue Reading
Charlie the Iris Guy
Written on February 26, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Charlie Carver, Speaker, from Orcas Island Nationally Reknowned Authority of Iris – their history, propagation, preservation, and all else Iris love San Juan Island gardens! Here’s a plant that grows in many sizes, shapes, colors, blooming times and adapts happily to island garden conditions, soils and climate (sort of deer proof, too). Charlie Carver from Continue Reading
11th annual Spelling Bee
Written on February 26, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rotary Club will hold its 11th annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, March 3rd at 3:30 p.m. at the San Juan Community Theatre. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. This year’s spellers include students from Friday Harbor Elementary School, Friday Harbor Middle School, and Paideia Classical School. All island schools were invited to participate. The contest Continue Reading
New Advised Student Registration at SVC
Written on February 26, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beginning yesterday, February 25th, New Advised students can register for Spring Quarter at Skagit Valley College. Classes begin April 5th. Registration for Returning students continues. Open Enrollment begins March 10th. For students who want to begin a new career or upgrade their job skills, Professional/Technical programs are aligned with local and state economic development strategies. Continue Reading
SVC Craft Brewing Academy
Written on February 25, 2016 at 11:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College begins Craft Brewing Academy In response to the needs of today’s expanding craft and microbrew industry, Skagit Valley College (SVC) will offer a 40-credit, four-month Craft Brewing Academy beginning in May. SVC’s program is the first to be offered among Washington’s community and technical colleges. SVC’s Craft Brewing Academy is the result Continue Reading
New National Park Superintendent
Written on February 25, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude – New National Park superintendent Elexis Fredy (“call me Lex”) started work this week after meeting some 30 or 40 local residents on Thursday at a reception at the Historical Museum. The reception was scheduled for two hours but lasted three, partly because people kept showing up and partly due to Continue Reading
History Lives Here
Written on March 1, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sandy Strehlou from the Town of Friday Historic Preservation Board shares this announcement… Hello Everyone: Every May we celebrate local history on each of the ferry-served islands. If you or your organization or business would like to participate, now is the time to get on the calendar and start organizing. The San Juan Islands Visitors Continue Reading
Easter Island Expedition
Written on February 29, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Island resident Captain Lynn Danaher is coordinating a very special trip and expedition to Easter Island May 1 – 11 2016. All the significant archaeological sites will be explored in depth as well as several lesser sites that most visitors to Easter Island never get to visit. Field work will be performed relative to Continue Reading
St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza
Written on February 29, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza and Hawaiian Getaway Tickets on Sale Now! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 12 when Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor holds its 18th annual, ever popular, St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza at the San Juan Island Yacht Club. Tickets are on sale now at Spa d Bune and The Toy Box for the Continue Reading
Newest Calf – J55 Missing
Written on February 29, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sad news from the Center for Whale Research… “After an extended encounter with all members of J-pod on February 25, 2016, Center for Whale Research reluctantly announces that the newest member, designated J55, is missing and presumed dead,” said senior scientist Kenneth Balcomb. J55 was first documented by NOAA Fisheries killer whale researchers on January Continue Reading
Crowdfunding Workshop offered by the San Juan County EDC
Written on February 29, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Crowdfunding is an exciting way for entrepreneurs to ask for monetary pledges from individuals using online services like Kickstarter. Learn how to procure money for your business through crowdfunding during an informative workshop offered by the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) on Thursday, March 17th from 9:30-11:30am at the Orcas Island Public Library. Continue Reading
Library Art Show – Life with animals and pets
Written on February 27, 2016 at 9:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Everyone is welcome – enjoy participating in bringing your art to the library! The subject is the animals and pets we live with here on San Juan Island. Please bring your ready-to-hang art to the SJI Public Library on Saturday, April 2, between 10:00 am and noon. Questions? 370-5814
24-Hour Young Filmmakers’ Experience
Written on February 27, 2016 at 9:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Students: Can you create a 3-minute short film in 24 hours? Bring your phones, tablets & cameras and get creative! Saturday & Sunday, March 5 & 6, 2016 at the STEM Center at Friday Harbor High School 11:00 AM on Saturday, and Noon on Sunday Click the poster above for more information.
Rumor Mill Open Mic Night
Written on February 27, 2016 at 9:10 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Bring your talents to the Rumor Mill on Wednesday, March 2nd. Open mic night will be available to all the secret stars out there. Bring your friends, have a drink or dinner, and sing your heart out. Everyone is welcome. Open mic will begin at 6:30. For more information, call 378-5555.
FHHS Winter Sports Awards
Written on February 27, 2016 at 9:05 am, by Brook Ashcraft
The Friday Harbor High School Winter Sports awards will be held at 7:00 pm in the Turnbull Gym on March 10th. This event was previously scheduled for March 8th. Come support your children, neighbors, friends, or family. All of these young athletes worked incredibly hard this season and we could not be more proud of their Continue Reading
Read Across America
Written on February 27, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate Read Across America with a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party at San Juan Island Library on Thursday, March 3 The Dr. Seuss Birthday Party will begin at 3:15 PM in the Library’s main salon area. The free event is to celebrate the national literacy and awareness initiative, Read Across America. In addition to a special Continue Reading
Wise Self Counseling
Written on February 26, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rosa Blair is back on the island and she wants you to know about the new counseling services she is offering. Here she is with the scoop… Rosa Blair, a San Juan Island native, has returned to serve her community as a licensed counselor and in private practice. You may know her as a landscaper, Continue Reading
Charlie the Iris Guy
Written on February 26, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Charlie Carver, Speaker, from Orcas Island Nationally Reknowned Authority of Iris – their history, propagation, preservation, and all else Iris love San Juan Island gardens! Here’s a plant that grows in many sizes, shapes, colors, blooming times and adapts happily to island garden conditions, soils and climate (sort of deer proof, too). Charlie Carver from Continue Reading
11th annual Spelling Bee
Written on February 26, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rotary Club will hold its 11th annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, March 3rd at 3:30 p.m. at the San Juan Community Theatre. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. This year’s spellers include students from Friday Harbor Elementary School, Friday Harbor Middle School, and Paideia Classical School. All island schools were invited to participate. The contest Continue Reading
New Advised Student Registration at SVC
Written on February 26, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beginning yesterday, February 25th, New Advised students can register for Spring Quarter at Skagit Valley College. Classes begin April 5th. Registration for Returning students continues. Open Enrollment begins March 10th. For students who want to begin a new career or upgrade their job skills, Professional/Technical programs are aligned with local and state economic development strategies. Continue Reading
SVC Craft Brewing Academy
Written on February 25, 2016 at 11:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College begins Craft Brewing Academy In response to the needs of today’s expanding craft and microbrew industry, Skagit Valley College (SVC) will offer a 40-credit, four-month Craft Brewing Academy beginning in May. SVC’s program is the first to be offered among Washington’s community and technical colleges. SVC’s Craft Brewing Academy is the result Continue Reading
New National Park Superintendent
Written on February 25, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Louise Dustrude – New National Park superintendent Elexis Fredy (“call me Lex”) started work this week after meeting some 30 or 40 local residents on Thursday at a reception at the Historical Museum. The reception was scheduled for two hours but lasted three, partly because people kept showing up and partly due to Continue Reading